User Interfaces and UsabilityLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

he students will be familiar with the principles and key concepts of user interface design. They will also understand about the commonest user-centred design methods and can apply them to user interface design. The students will understand the importance of user studies and can utilise any information thus obtained in the design. The students will understand the significance of functional, structural and visual design in user interfaces. The student will become familiar with the commonest usability testing and assessment methods and can appreciate the concept of user experience.

Content

- User-centred design methods in user interface design
- Understanding various design methods and processes
- Utilisation of user studies in user interface design
- Basics of user interface design
- Basics of information architecture
- Usability testing and assessment methods
- Accessibility
- User experience and its planning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- participates classes in required extent
- completes given assignments acceptably
- understands core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- participates classes actively
- completes given assignments independently and showing self-direction
- returns assignments in time
- has good command of course content and can apply it in his/her own work
- is able to search and acquire information independently
- is able to work in teams

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- participates classes actively and showing self-direction
- completes given assignments independently showing creative problem solving
- returns assignments in time
- is able to apply course content in one's own work creatively
- is able to acquire and apply information independently
- is able to work in teams
- indicates professional identity development

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish